Greenfield will report directly to BankUnited Chairman, President and CEO John Kanas, who said, "Susan played a key role in critical corporate matters as vice president of investor relations. She is a trusted advisor to me, the board and members of the senior management team, and I know she will continue to serve our company and its shareholders well."

Greenfield joined BankUnited in 2006 as vice president of investor relations. She has worked in the banking industry for nine years. Greenfield holds a bachelor's degree in political science with a concentration in public administration from Northeastern University and is a resident of Delray Beach.

BankUnited, N.A., a national bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of BankUnited, Inc. (NYS: BKU) , is headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with $12.7 billion of assets, 97 branches in 15 Florida counties, two branches in the New York metropolitan area, and 1,459 professionals as of March 31, 2013. Ranked 10th on Forbes Magazine's list of "Best Banks in America 2012," and one of the largest independent depository institutions headquartered in Florida by assets, BankUnited provides a wide range of commercial and consumer banking services. The company recently opened two additional branches in New York, bringing the New York total to four branches. For additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com.